Investing in science based
startups

The first steps to launching a startup

The Venture Academy, the first steps to launching a startup. A three month educational program located at PLNT with specialist tracks and customized support to help build your team and get started.

unlock_ The Life Science Incubator in Leiden

Tailored  entrepreneurship programs dedicated to Life Science and Health startups and scaleups. Located on the Leiden Bio Science Park, unlock_ provides the structure, the program, the network and the instruments needed to turn an idea into a solution.

Enterprise Leiden Fonds Pre-seed

Enterprise Leiden Fonds Pre-seed, is a subsidiary fund of LEH which provides small early phase soft loans for starters in Leiden to further develop their business ideas. Additional support is also available such as networks, expertise and coaching.is a subsidiary fund of LEH which provides small early phase soft loans for starters in Leiden to further develop their business ideas. Additional support is also available such as networks, expertise and coaching.

LEH is a partner in the UNIIQ fund

LEH is a partner in the UNIIQ fund, together with TU Delft, Erasmus MC and Innovation Quarter. UNIIQ provides enterprising technology startups in West Holland with seed capital in the form of a convertible loan to bridge the riskiest phase of their business development.

Libertatis Ergo Holding B.V. (LEH)

Libertatis Ergo Holding B.V. (LEH) is an independent, wholly owned subsidiary of Leiden University which creates, supports and invests in startup and spinout companies related to Leiden University’s activities, many of which are located on the Leiden Bio Science Park.

LURIS provides advice and support to researchers at Leiden University. This may include advice on research grants, collaborations, patenting, licensing and all the related legal agreements.